Hitting 2 petawatts, the NSF-funded ZEUS facility at U-M enables research that could improve medicine, national security, materials science and more.
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Sustainability has been one of the key topics at Formnext for several years now. It is becoming increasingly important, especially when it comes to innovations in the field of plastic materials.
Previously only thought to be insulating, a shift in the angle between silicon and oxygen atoms creates a highway for an electrical charge.
As augmented smart glasses technology edges closer to mainstream adoption, engineers face challenges around display performance. Namely, many seek to achieve higher resolution without driving up power consumption and device bulk.
In this episode, we explore how the simple act of popcorn popping inspired researchers at Carnegie Mellon University to revolutionize the synthesis of MXenes—a class of 2D materials known for their radiation shielding properties.
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Today's carbon capture systems suffer a tradeoff between efficient capture and release, but a new approach developed at MIT can boost overall efficiency.
A Japanese consortium reports that it has developed the first technology for additively processing a magnesium alloy. The highly reactive metal offers enormous potential for lightweight constructions and can be used in the aerospace industry, among other areas.
Thermal conductivity is a fundamental concept in heat transfer and is crucial in multiple industries and scientific disciplines. It refers to the ability of a material to conduct heat or the rate at which heat transfers through a substance.
Iron-rich hematite, commonly found in rocks and soil, turns out to have magnetic properties that make it a promising material for ultrafast next-generation computing.
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Functional inks are the backbone of printed electronics, transforming ordinary substrates like plastic, paper, or textiles into smart, interactive devices.
This in-depth technical guide explains what is galvanic corrosion, covering the electrochemical mechanisms, influencing factors, consequences in electronics, and mitigation strategies in electronics, hardware, and industrial systems.
In this article, we'll explore the key benefits of multi-material 3D printing, some of the practical applications, and the best practices for achieving optimal results.
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3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing by enabling the creation of complex parts with a wide range of materials. While there are a wide range of different 3D printing materials, in this article, we will examine 3 of the more common materials and compare their strength and performance.
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This article reviews threaded inserts for plastics, covering press-fit, heat-set, helical, and molded-in inserts. It highlights their applications, benefits, and suitable materials production technologies as well as explains how to order parts with threaded inserts.
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Materials are the key to new applications that will lead to more widespread use of additive manufacturing. The number of different powders available is rather limited, however – especially in metal 3D printing.
